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What does theory explain?
What does theory explain?
An event by defining ideas or concepts, explaining relationships among the concepts, and predicting outcomes.
What is metatheory?
What is metatheory?
It looks at the relationship of various components that make up knowledge of a discipline.
What is nursing theory?
What is nursing theory?
The conceptualization of some aspects of nursing that describes, explains, predicts, and prescribes nursing care.
What does the term 'domain' refer to in a professional context?
What does the term 'domain' refer to in a professional context?
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What is a paradigm in the context of disciplines?
What is a paradigm in the context of disciplines?
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What is a conceptual framework?
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What does the Nursing Metaparadigm define?
What does the Nursing Metaparadigm define?
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What are the concepts of the Nursing Metaparadigm?
What are the concepts of the Nursing Metaparadigm?
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What is the definition of evidence-based practice?
What is the definition of evidence-based practice?
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What are the components of evidence-based practice?
What are the components of evidence-based practice?
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What is Performance Improvement?
What is Performance Improvement?
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How is Nursing an Art?
How is Nursing an Art?
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How is Nursing a Science?
How is Nursing a Science?
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Who is Patricia Benner?
Who is Patricia Benner?
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What are the 6 standards of practice?
What are the 6 standards of practice?
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The nursing process is the foundation of what?
The nursing process is the foundation of what?
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Define critical thinking.
Define critical thinking.
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What are the 6 Professional Responsibilities and Roles?
What are the 6 Professional Responsibilities and Roles?
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What does it mean to have autonomy and accountability in a Professional Role?
What does it mean to have autonomy and accountability in a Professional Role?
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What does it mean to be a caregiver in a Professional Role?
What does it mean to be a caregiver in a Professional Role?
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What does it mean to be an advocate in a Professional Role?
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What does it mean to be an educator in a Professional Role?
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What does it mean to be a communicator in a Professional Role?
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What does it mean to be a manager in a Professional Role?
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What are the three types of nursing actions to increase autonomy?
What are the three types of nursing actions to increase autonomy?
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What is performance improvement?
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What are sentinel events?
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What is root cause analysis?
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What are active errors?
What are active errors?
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What are latent errors?
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Who is Florence Nightingale?
Who is Florence Nightingale?
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What does QSEN stand for?
What does QSEN stand for?
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What is the significance of historical influences in nursing?
What is the significance of historical influences in nursing?
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What is the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?
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What does patient satisfaction relate to in healthcare?
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Match the following with their descriptions:
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What are the five determinants of healthy people?
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What is community health nursing?
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What are vulnerable populations?
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Study Notes
Nursing as an Art and Science
- Nursing involves delivering care with compassion and respect for patient dignity.
- It is grounded in a constantly evolving body of knowledge and evidence.
Patricia Benner's Model
- Developed the Model of Skill Acquisition in nursing: Novice → Beginner → Competent → Proficient → Expert.
Standards of Practice
- Assessment: Collecting and analyzing patient data.
- Diagnosis: Identifying patient problems.
- Outcomes Identification: Setting achievable goals.
- Planning: Developing measurable outcomes.
- Implementation: Coordinating care and providing health education.
- Evaluation: Measuring progress towards outcomes.
Nursing Process
- Serves as the foundation for clinical decision making.
Critical Thinking in Nursing
- Involves interpreting scientific knowledge and integrating clinical experience into practice.
Professional Responsibilities
- Key roles include Manager, Educator, Communicator, Caregiver, Advocate, and ensuring Autonomy and Accountability.
Autonomy and Accountability
- Nurses perform independent interventions while accepting professional and legal responsibility for care quality.
Caregiver Role
- Nurses help patients regain health and maintain independence through various interventions.
Advocacy in Nursing
- Protecting patients’ human and legal rights.
Educator Role
- Nurses explain health concepts, routine procedures, and assess patients' learning progress.
Communication in Nursing
- Essential for building relationships with patients.
Managerial Role
- Nurses create a collaborative environment and oversee staff activities.
Nursing Actions to Increase Autonomy
- Emphasizes dependent (physician-initiated), interdependent (collaborative), and independent (nurse-initiated) actions.
Performance Improvement
- A structured approach to analyze and enhance health care processes to improve quality and safety.
Sentinel Events
- Unexpected patient death or serious injury that necessitates performance improvement review.
Root Cause Analysis
- Investigative process conducted after events to determine the underlying causes.
Health Care History
- Understanding nursing history aids in comprehending the social and intellectual roots of the discipline.
Florence Nightingale
- Recognized as the founder of modern nursing and the first practicing epidemiologist.
QSEN (Quality and Safety Education for Nurses)
- Addresses competency challenges and aims for improved quality of care.
Impact of Emerging Technologies
- Enhances communication and relationships in nursing without replacing essential nursing care.
Genomics in Nursing
- Focuses on the study of genes and their interactions with health; informs nurses about patient risk factors.
Public Perception of Nursing
- The care approach influences how the public views nursing professionals.
Nursing's Role in Health Policy
- Increasing political awareness among nurses enhances their influence on health policy.
Health Care Delivery Challenges
- Balancing quality care with cost reduction while improving patient outcomes.
Components of Health Care Delivery
- Traditional levels include preventative, primary, secondary, tertiary, restorative, and continuing care.
Preventative Care
- Aims to enhance population health by controlling risk factors; examples include immunizations and screenings.
Levels of Health Care
- Described as primary (general health maintenance), secondary (specialized acute care), and tertiary (serious illness management).
Restorative Care
- Focuses on recovery and maintenance of optimal function and quality of life; includes home care and rehabilitation services.
Continuing Care
- Provides ongoing support for patients who are disabled, terminally ill, or have chronic conditions; includes various settings such as assisted living and hospice care.
Patient Satisfaction
- A crucial aspect influencing health care quality and costs; connected to hospital reimbursements.
Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Aims to improve health care access and quality while lowering costs through preventive care initiatives.
Patient-Centered Care (PCC) Values
- Emphasizes coordination, access, respect, education, involvement, continuity, and emotional support.
Magnet Recognition Program
- Acknowledges healthcare organizations outstanding in nursing excellence and leadership.
Community-Based Nursing
- Focuses on acute and chronic care within the community, enhancing health through promotion and disease prevention.
Vulnerable Populations
- Candidates who may experience increased health risks and limited access to care; include the poor, elderly, disabled, and mentally ill.
Competency in Nursing
- Involves applying the nursing process and critical thinking to provide individualized care effectively.
Community Assessment
- A methodical evaluation of community health needs and the dissemination of pertinent information.
Theoretical Foundations in Nursing
- The relationship between theory, practice, and research forms the basis of nursing as an art and science.
Evidence-Based Practice
- Utilizes systematic evidence to inform clinical decisions, improving patient care, outcomes, and cost efficiency.
Performance Improvement Revisited
- A structured analysis approach to enhance health care-related processes for better outcomes.
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